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Я работал вчера в 6 вечера.

I was working at 6 PM yesterday.

Она училась, когда я позвонил.

She was studying when I called.

Мы смотрели телевизор весь вечер.

We were watching TV all evening.

Они путешествовали по Италии прошлым летом.

They were traveling around Italy last summer.

Он готовил ужин, пока она накрывала на стол.

He was cooking dinner while she was setting the table.

Шёл дождь, когда мы вышли из дома.

It was raining when we left the house.

Я не спал в то время.

I wasn't sleeping at that time.

Ты ждал меня?

Were you waiting for me?

Что ты делал в момент аварии?

What were you doing at the moment of the accident?

Почему они спорили?

Why were they arguing?

Солнце садилось, когда мы приехали на пляж.

The sun was setting when we arrived at the beach.

Я читал книгу всю ночь напролёт.

I was reading a book all night long.

Она занималась на пианино часами.

She was practicing the piano for hours.

Мы ужинали в ресторане.

We were having dinner at a restaurant.

Они играли в шахматы, когда отключили электричество.

They were playing chess when the power went out.

Он чинил свою машину в гараже.

He was fixing his car in the garage.

Дети смеялись и бегали во дворе.

The children were laughing and running in the yard.

Я не слушал учителя.

I wasn't listening to the teacher.

Ты думал обо мне?

Were you thinking about me?

Что на ней было на вечеринке?

What was she wearing at the party?

Почему он ехал так быстро?

Why was he driving so fast?

Птицы пели рано утром.

The birds were singing early in the morning.

Я пытался починить компьютер весь день.

I was trying to fix my computer all afternoon.

Она разговаривала по телефону, когда я вошёл.

She was talking on the phone when I entered.

Мы ждали автобус полчаса.

We were waiting for the bus for half an hour.

Они строили новый дом по соседству.

They were building a new house next door.

Он принимал душ, пока я готовила.

He was taking a shower while I was cooking.

Смеркалось, когда мы закончили поход.

It was getting dark when we finished the hike.

Мне было нехорошо вчера утром.

I wasn't feeling well yesterday morning.

Ты жил в Лондоне в прошлом году?

Were you living in London last year?

Что они так страстно обсуждали?

What were they discussing so passionately?

Почему она не отвечала на телефон?

Why wasn't she answering her phone?

Ветер сильно дул всю ночь.

The wind was blowing strongly all night.

Я везде искал свои ключи.

I was looking for my keys everywhere.

Она писала портрет своей подруги.

She was painting a portrait of her friend.

Мы гуляли в парке, когда встретили их.

We were walking in the park when we met them.

В то время они праздновали свою годовщину.

They were celebrating their anniversary at that time.

Он учил немецкий до того, как переехал в Берлин.

He was learning German before he moved to Berlin.

Собака лаяла на почтальона.

The dog was barking at the mailman.

Я не ожидал такого сюрприза.

I wasn't expecting such a surprise.

Ты спал, когда я звонил?

Were you sleeping when I called?

Что делал ребёнок?

What was the baby doing?

Почему полиция перекрывала дорогу?

Why were the police blocking the road?

Листья падали с деревьев.

The leaves were falling from the trees.

Я писал важное письмо в 9 вечера.

I was writing an important email at 9 PM.

Она готовилась к экзамену всю неделю.

She was preparing for her exam all week.

Мы ехали домой с работы.

We were driving home from work.

Они устанавливали новое программное обеспечение на компьютеры.

They were installing new software on the computers.

Он косил газон вчера днём.

He was mowing the lawn yesterday afternoon.

Шёл лёгкий снег, когда мы проснулись.

It was snowing lightly when we woke up.

Мне совсем не нравился фильм.

I wasn't enjoying the movie at all.

Ты следовал инструкциям?

Were you following the instructions?

Что объяснял учитель?

What was the teacher explaining?

Почему машина не работала правильно?

Why wasn't the machine working properly?

Река быстро текла после дождя.

The river was flowing rapidly after the rain.

Я планировал свой отпуск в прошлом месяце.

I was planning my vacation last month.

Она вязала свитер для своего внука.

She was knitting a sweater for her grandson.

Мы копили деньги на новую машину.

We were saving money for a new car.

Они спорили о политике, как обычно.

They were arguing about politics as usual.

Он чинил забор всё утро.

He was repairing the fence all morning.

Часы громко тикали в тишине.

The clock was ticking loudly in the silence.

Я не обращал внимания на дорогу.

I wasn't paying attention to the road.

Ты слушал музыку?

Were you listening to music?

Что соседи делали так поздно?

What were the neighbors doing so late?

Почему магазин закрывался рано?

Why was the store closing early?

Самолёт летел над горами.

The plane was flying over the mountains.

Я переводил сложный текст.

I was translating a difficult text.

Она разрабатывала новый веб-сайт для своего клиента.

She was designing a new website for her client.

Мы ходили в поход в горах на прошлых выходных.

We were hiking in the mountains last weekend.

Они репетировали школьный спектакль.

They were rehearsing for the school play.

Он учил своего сына кататься на велосипеде.

He was teaching his son how to ride a bike.

В кухне заваривался кофе.

The coffee was brewing in the kitchen.

Я не был в пальто, поэтому замёрз.

I wasn't wearing a coat, so I got cold.

Ты занимался в спортзале?

Were you exercising at the gym?

Что он пытался доказать?

What was he trying to prove?

Почему ты прятался от меня?

Why were you hiding from me?

Волны бились о скалы.

The waves were crashing against the rocks.

Я постоянно проверял свою почту.

I was checking my email constantly.

Она поливала растения в саду.

She was watering the plants in the garden.

Мы искали место для парковки.

We were searching for a parking spot.

Они украшали комнату для вечеринки.

They were decorating the room for the party.

Он внимательно изучал карту.

He was studying the map carefully.

Ребёнок мирно спал в кроватке.

The baby was sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Я не понимал урок.

I wasn't understanding the lesson.

Ты ждал кого-то?

Were you expecting someone?

Что исследовали учёные?

What were the scientists researching?

Почему поезд двигался так медленно?

Why was the train moving so slowly?

Пожарные боролись с огнём.

The firefighters were battling the blaze.

Я вспоминал нашу первую встречу.

I was remembering our first meeting.

Она фотографировала закат.

She was taking photographs of the sunset.

Мы обсуждали наши будущие планы.

We were discussing our future plans.

Они убирали дом сверху донизу.

They were cleaning the house from top to bottom.

Он работал над своим романом каждый вечер.

He was working on his novel every evening.

Компьютер скачивал большой файл.

The computer was downloading a large file.

Я не верил его нелепой истории.

I wasn't believing his ridiculous story.

Ты смотрел новости прошлой ночью?

Were you watching the news last night?

С чем играла кошка?

What was the cat playing with?

Почему студенты протестовали?

Why were the students protesting?

Толпа болела за свою команду.

The crowd was cheering for their team.

Я ужасно скучал по тебе.

I was missing you terribly.

Она репетировала свою речь перед зеркалом.

She was practicing her speech in front of the mirror.

Мы собирали чемоданы в поездку.

We were packing our bags for the trip.

Они расследовали загадочный инцидент.

They were investigating the mysterious incident.

Он поднимался на гору с друзьями.

He was climbing the mountain with his friends.

Телефон звонил, но никто не отвечал.

The phone was ringing, but nobody answered.

Я не ел, потому что не был голоден.

I wasn't eating because I wasn't hungry.

Ты писал письмо своей бабушке?

Were you writing a letter to your grandmother?

Что предлагало правительство?

What was the government proposing?

Почему свет мерцал?

Why was the light flickering?

Актёры выступали на сцене.

The actors were performing on stage.

Я надеялся на лучший исход.

I was hoping for a better outcome.

Она сортировала бельё по цвету.

She was sorting the laundry by color.

Мы плыли через озеро.

We were sailing across the lake.

Они разрабатывали новый продукт.

They were developing a new product.

Он красил стены своей комнаты в синий цвет.

He was painting the walls of his room blue.

Чайник кипел на плите.

The kettle was boiling on the stove.

Я не присутствовал на вчерашнем собрании.

I wasn't attending the meeting yesterday.

Ты следил за новостями о выборах?

Were you following the news about the election?

За чем гналась собака?

What was the dog chasing?

Почему цены росли так быстро?

Why were the prices rising so quickly?

Рабочие строили новый мост.

The workers were constructing a new bridge.

Я мечтал об отпуске на пляже.

I was dreaming about a beach vacation.

Она расставляла цветы в вазе.

She was arranging flowers in a vase.

Мы ехали на велосипедах вдоль реки.

We were cycling along the river.

Они вели переговоры по новому контракту.

They were negotiating a new contract.

Он объяснял правила игры.

He was explaining the rules of the game.

Двигатель издавал странный звук.

The engine was making a strange noise.

Я не пользовался телефоном во время полёта.

I wasn't using my phone during the flight.

Ты стоял в очереди за билетами?

Were you waiting in line for tickets?

Что она искала в интернете?

What was she searching for on the internet?

Почему вода текла из трубы?

Why was the water leaking from the pipe?

Певица исполняла свою новую песню.

The singer was performing her new song.

Мне было интересно, где ты.

I was wondering where you were.

Она пекла печенье для школьной ярмарки.

She was baking cookies for the school fair.

Мы жили в палатках в лесу в прошлом июле.

We were camping in the forest last July.

Они тестировали новое оборудование.

They were testing the new equipment.

Он рыбачил у озера весь день.

He was fishing by the lake all day.

Листья шелестели на ветру.

The leaves were rustling in the wind.

Я не пил алкоголь на вечеринке.

I wasn't drinking alcohol at the party.

Ты учил французский в школе?

Were you learning French in school?

Что решал комитет?

What was the committee deciding?

Почему улица была затоплена?

Why was the street flooded?

Солдаты маршировали на параде.

The soldiers were marching in the parade.

Я скучал по своим старым друзьям.

I was missing my old friends.

Она пришивала пуговицу к своей рубашке.

She was sewing a button on her shirt.

Мы бегали трусцой в парке каждое утро.

We were jogging in the park every morning.

Они планировали вечеринку-сюрприз на день рождения.

They were planning a surprise birthday party.

Он медитировал, чтобы снизить стресс.

He was meditating to reduce stress.

Ребёнок ползал к своим игрушкам.

The baby was crawling towards his toys.

Я не смотрел, куда иду.

I wasn't watching where I was going.

Ты покупал продукты?

Were you shopping for groceries?

Что создавал художник?

What was the artist creating?

Почему птицы летели на юг?

Why were the birds flying south?

Механик чинил двигатель.

The mechanic was fixing the engine.

Я думал о смене работы.

I was thinking about changing my job.

Она расчёсывала волосы перед зеркалом.

She was brushing her hair in front of the mirror.

Мы катались на коньках по замёрзшему пруду.

We were skating on the frozen pond.

Они записывали новый альбом в студии.

They were recording a new album in the studio.

Он вёл занятие в университете.

He was teaching a class at the university.

Чай остывал на столе.

The tea was getting cold on the table.

Я не участвовал в обсуждении.

I wasn't participating in the discussion.

Ты помогал родителям с переездом?

Were you helping your parents with the move?

Что разрабатывала компания?

What was the company developing?

Почему компьютер работал так медленно?

Why was the computer running so slowly?

Садовник подстригал живую изгородь.

The gardener was trimming the hedges.

Я с нетерпением ждал выходных.

I was looking forward to the weekend.

Она училась водить машину.

She was learning how to drive.

Мы загорали на пляже.

We were sunbathing on the beach.

Они организовывали благотворительное мероприятие.

They were organizing a charity event.

Он строил модель самолёта.

He was building a model airplane.

Снег таял на солнце.

The snow was melting in the sun.

Я ни с кем не разговаривал на вечеринке.

I wasn't speaking to anyone at the party.

Ты слушал радио?

Were you listening to the radio?

Что готовил повар на кухне?

What was the chef preparing in the kitchen?

Почему дверь осталась открытой?

Why was the door left open?

Студенты проводили эксперимент.

The students were conducting an experiment.

Я избегал этого человека по причине.

I was avoiding that person for a reason.

Она выбирала платье на свадьбу.

She was choosing a dress for the wedding.

Мы катались на велосипедах за городом.

We were riding our bikes in the countryside.

Они обсуждали новый закон в парламенте.

They were debating the new law in parliament.

Он мыл свою машину на подъездной дорожке.

He was washing his car in the driveway.

Огонь ярко горел в камине.

The fire was burning brightly in the fireplace.

Я не ожидал, что ты позвонишь.

I wasn't expecting you to call.

Ты жил за границей в то время?

Were you living abroad at that time?

Что тренировала команда?

What was the team practicing?

Почему свет был выключен?

Why were the lights turned off?

Писатель заканчивал свой последний роман.

The writer was finishing his latest novel.